Preliminary identification
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Overview
An elegant porcelain dish decorated in the delicate doucai technique, featuring narcissus, lingzhi fungus, and bamboo amidst scholar's rocks. The reverse bears a six-character Yongzheng reign mark within a double circle, a design highly celebrated for its refined imperial taste.
Story
During the 18th century, Chinese emperors obsessed over the 'doucai' technique, which translates to 'contrasting' or 'joined' colors. This specific design of narcissus and sacred fungus was a silent birthday wish, symbolizing longevity and immortal spring. It was the ultimate, understated luxury of the imperial court.
Maker / Origin
While bearing the mark of the Yongzheng Emperor (who ruled from 1723 to 1735), many such high-quality dishes were produced as faithful, reverent copies during the late Qing Dynasty or the Republic period. The imperial kilns at Jingdezhen employed the finest clay and most skilled painters in the world to achieve this level of glassy perfection.
Condition & Value
The dish appears to be in excellent condition with no visible cracks, chips, or hairline fractures. The enamels remain bright and intact. Excellent condition for Chinese porcelain of this style strongly supports its value. Value depends heavily on dating.
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